Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has silver hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Koeth was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Raymond was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Doctor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Chad was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a green shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Dayereth was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 15000 cp. Rose (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rose (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.